The small wisdom is like water in a glass: clear, transparent, pure. The great wisdom is like the water in the sea: dark, mysterious, impenetrable.
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The main object of teaching is not to give explanations, but to knock at the doors of the mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Teaching should focus on stimulating thought rather than just providing information.
Rabindranath Tagore emphasizes that effective teaching is not merely about delivering knowledge or explanations, but about encouraging students to engage with their own minds and develop their understanding. The metaphor of 'knocking at the doors of the mind' suggests that educators should provoke curiosity and self-discovery in learners, opening the way for deeper thinking and insight.
Themes
EducationTeachingLearningMindDiscovery
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about innovative teaching methods at an educational conference.
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